Monday, October 5, 2015

The Final Chapter for From the Write Angle

If you haven't heard yet, my friends and I over at From the Write Angle are lowering the curtain over at our blog. It was a tough decision, but it's time. We've all gotten busy, busy, busy, and we're not able to commit to the time needed to keep the blog strong. If you haven't read the final post, it's a good one, and in the comments many of our contributors are doing updates about then/now.

From the Write Angle started in 2011. In some ways, it seems eons ago, in others, only a heartbeat or two.

It's natural to look back and to look ahead during a time like this. I haven't sent out a single query or published a single book in that time. I know to some that would seem inconceivable, but it's true. So, what have I been doing? Working on my craft. I'm a hands-on learner, so I've been writing and trying and learning. And improving.

While I may not have my stories out in the real world yet, I'm SO much closer to having a product I'll be proud to share.

My buddies over at From the Write Angle are a large part of that. So many talented writers who are so willing to share and help out others! I've already bought and read at least a dozen books by my fellow FTWAers and I'm looking forward to many more.

It's been a very good ride at FTWA, and I'll miss the regular contact with my colleagues and my new blogger buddies, but I know we'll all keep in touch.

Have you been part of a group blog? It's such a great way to grow and learn and share!

I've had to let go of blogs before for this very reason. It just gets to be too draining after a while, not to mention time-consuming! Sounds like all those years you poured into From the Write Angle were well worth it, though. Best of luck with your writing journey!

People do get busy and cut back or stop blogging, so don't feel bad about it. And I haven't queried or published a book yet either. In fact, I only have one finished manuscript in my drawer that I don't think is good enough to send out.

That's sad, Jemi. But it sounds like it's a good decision for all of you. And I think it's awesome you are taking your time with creating a book you will feel proud of rather than punching something out quickly. Both of my books took a long time (10 years for the first and six years for the one coming out this month). It's okay. However long it takes.

So sorry to hear this news- I always enjoy the posts over at The Write Angle. But, I completely hear you about life getting busy. Life seems to get busier every day! I am glad the experience and the time with the blog and your blogging buddies has been so helpful to you. :)

Sorry to read about the closing of "From the Write Angle". There's always your own blog right here to have a read of.

Rather surprisingly, I actually was part of a blog group way back when. It was called a "blog library" and we met up in an office and helped each other with our first ever posts. I was featured on BBC radio discussing the blog library which was named "Mind Bloggling" :)

It's always hard when something ends. I'm part of a blogging group right now that may or may not disband with the new year, and it is a rather sad (and relieving) prospect. The only thing constant is change, eh?